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Dianthus
Dianthus deltoides
Dianthus, or Maiden Pinks, offers charming, fragrant flowers and attractive, often blue-green foliage. It's perfect for rock gardens and borders.
USDA Zones
3–9
Height
short (1–1 ft)
Bloom Season
May – August
Bloom Color
Pink, Red, White
🦌 Deer ResistantDeer tend to avoid this plant🐾 Groundhog ResistantGroundhogs tend to avoid this plant🐝 Attracts PollinatorsAttracts bees and other pollinators🦋 Attracts ButterfliesAttracts butterflies🐦 Attracts HummingbirdsAttracts hummingbirds
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun
6+ hours of direct sunlight daily
Soil Type
Well-drained
Care Requirements
Water Needsmedium
Maintenancelow
EvergreenYes
Complete Care Guide
Relatively low maintenance, requiring good drainage and occasional deadheading. Avoid overwatering.